How will my doctor examine me for skin cancer?

Regardless of your ethnicity, you should get examined for skin cancer once a year, where your doctor will do a thorough check of your skin. Dermatologist Jeanine Downie, MD, explains what happens at a skin cancer exam with your doctor.

Here’s what you need to know about spotting skin cancer, from symptoms to self-exams—and when a regular professional exam is warranted.

Learn ways to spot changes in your skin and when to contact a dermatologist.

Learn how doing frequent skin cancer checks can help you spot suspicious moles, bumps, patches, or blemishes early.

Desmoid tumors are noncancerous and do not metastasize, but they can invade nearby tissues and structures.

Get the facts and learn ways to cope with this life-changing disease.